Riba Douro weather in December (Portugal)

Planning a trip to Riba Douro in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Riba Douro generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 4°C.

Riba Douro in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 124 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Riba Douro. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Riba Douro climate page with graphs.

 

Riba Douro, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 178 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 124 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 46% *  

* Data from: Porto, Portugal (52 KM, 32 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Riba Douro in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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